The Southwest region not only has immense rice fields, rich fruit gardens, bustling floating markets… but also has many ancient and sacred temples. The temples in the West have long been a spiritual tourist destination attracting a large number of Buddhists and pilgrims to visit and worship. Visitors come here with the wish for a new year of luck, success, happiness, find peace in the soul and get rid of worries and sorrows. If you are planning to travel to the Mekong Delta, quickly save the famous temples below. Come to the temple door to let your soul be at peace with moments of silence before the ups and downs of life. The poetic and pure pagoda scene with ancient features and valuable historical artifacts will surely bring you interesting experiences.
Ba Pagoda – Chau Doc – An Giang
Referring to the temples in the Southwest region, one cannot help but mention the Ba Chua Xu Temple, which is commonly known as Ba Chua, located at the foot of Sam Mountain, Chau Doc City, An Giang Province. Known for the sacred “you get what you ask for”, along with unique architecture, Ba Pagoda has become the most famous spiritual tourist destination in the Southwest region of An Giang . The Ba Chua Xu Festival in Sam Mountain is imbued with the national cultural identity of the inhabitants of the southern river region. The festival takes place from the 22nd to the 27th of the fourth lunar month, attracting about 4.5 million visitors each year to pilgrimage, worship as well as admire the natural scenery of An Giang land and has been recognized as a national festival in 2001.
Ba Pagoda – Chau Doc – An Giang
Tay An Pagoda – Chau Doc – An Giang
Tay An pagoda is located halfway to the east of Sam mountain , in Nui Sam ward, Chau Doc city, An Giang province. The pagoda was built in the style of the word “tam”, combining Indian architectural art, Islam and ancient Vietnamese temple architecture in Southern style. Tay An Pagoda has been recognized by the Vietnam Record Book Center as “The first temple with an architecture combining Indian art style and ancient architecture of the first nation in Vietnam”.
Tay An Pagoda – Chau Doc – An Giang
Phuoc Dien Pagoda (Hang Pagoda) – An Giang
Hang Pagoda, also known as Phuoc Dien Pagoda, is located on the slopes of Sam Mountain in Chau Doc city, An Giang province. About 1km from Tay An pagoda, Ba Chua Xu temple, Thoai Ngoc Hau mausoleum. With unique architecture, pure space, the Phuoc Dien pagoda attracts a lot of tourists to visit and worship Buddha. The story of the pair of pythons taking refuge at the Buddha’s door makes this temple even more covered with a sacred and fanciful aura… Especially from the temple yard, visitors from all over the world can see the scenery of mountains and fields.
Phuoc Dien Pagoda (Hang Pagoda) – An Giang – Photo: Phan Loc
Van Linh Pagoda – Forbidden Mountain – An Giang
When traveling to An Giang, you cannot ignore Van Linh Pagoda – a sacred temple as beautiful as a fairy scene. The pagoda is often called La Pagoda, located on the top of Cam Mountain in Vo Dau Hamlet, An Hao Commune, Tinh Bien District, An Giang Province. Coming to Van Linh Pagoda, people can relax with the sound of resounding scriptures, relax with the high mountain pagoda scene, enjoy the cool air, enjoy the magical scenery at the mallets, the electricity associated with many anecdotes. of Cam mountain.
Van Linh Pagoda – Forbidden Mountain – An Giang
Big Buddha Temple – Forbidden Mountain – An Giang
Big Buddha Temple is located in An Hao Commune, Tinh Bien district, An Giang province. The pagoda is located on the top of Cam Mountain at an altitude of 535m above sea level, to the southwest of Thuy Liem Lake. Currently, the pagoda owns the record: The largest Maitreya Buddha statue in Vietnam. The statue has a height of 33.6m from the foot to the top, the pedestal area is 27x27m, the Buddha statue’s campus is 2.2 hectares wide. The statue clearly depicts the peaceful smile, compassion, equanimity, and big belly characteristic of Maitreya Buddha.
Big Buddha Temple – Forbidden Mountain – An Giang
Blending with everything, the landscape and architecture of Van Linh Pagoda and Big Buddha Temple emerge majestically and dignified, worthy of becoming a “Center for pilgrimage and sightseeing” in the Bay Nui area.
Ta Pa Pagoda – Tri Ton – An Giang
Ta Pa Pagoda, also known as Nui Pagoda (Chung-Num Pagoda in Khmer language) belongs to Nui To commune, Tri Ton district, An Giang province. Ta Pa Pagoda was built on Ta Pa hill, located at an altitude of 45 meters above the ground. Looking down from above is the green An Giang fields. The temple is surrounded by mountains and forests, so the atmosphere is very fresh and airy, making visitors come here to have a strange feeling of relaxation and peace. The pagoda has an architecture bearing the unique culture of Khmer Theravada Buddhism, majesty and high art. The walls, the brick floor, the tiled roof with dragon and the fish, the curved nose, the triangular top surrounding the massive tower are very impressive.
Ta Pa Pagoda – Tri Ton – An Giang
Vinh Trang Pagoda – My Tho – Tien Giang
Located in a beautiful campus, full of majesty, contemplation, and sacredness on Nguyen Trung Truc street, My Phong commune, My Tho city, Vinh Trang pagoda is considered the most beautiful temple in Tien Giang.
The pagoda was built in the form of the Chinese character “Quoc”, like the pagodas of the Chinese, but Vinh Trang pagoda has Renaissance-style patterns, Roman-style arches, French-style iron wool, Japanese ceramic tile background. Particularly, Chinese characters are written in the ancient seal script, while the national language script is written in the Gothic script. Overall, the architecture of the pagoda is the interference between Asia and Europe in a strange but harmonious way. The unique feature of the pagoda is the combination of porcelain pieces to create a harmonious art picture, illustrating the story of the Buddha at the two Tam Quan gates.
Vinh Trang Pagoda – My Tho – Tien Giang
Truc Lam Chanh Giac Zen Monastery – Tien Giang
Truc Lam Chanh Giac Zen Monastery is located in Hamlet 1, Thanh Tan Commune, Tan Phuoc District, Tien Giang Province. Truc Lam Chanh Giac Zen Monastery possesses a dignified beauty, a harmonious combination of ancient and modern beauty. Coming here, you will admire a monastery with unique architecture, the rarest in Vietnam. An important highlight in the entire architecture at this Truc Lam Chanh Giac Zen Monastery is the four relics (also known as the Four Hearts) built in the ratio of 6/10 with the archetypal relics in India and Nepal.
Truc Lam Chanh Giac Zen Monastery – Tien Giang
Temple of the Emerald Buddha – Vinh Long
Ngoc Xa Loi Buddha Temple is located in Vinh Hoa hamlet, Tan Ngai commune, City. Vinh Long, Vinh Long province is one of the sacred and largest pagodas in Vinh Long. Temple of the Emerald Buddha Xa Loi Vinh Long has sophisticated artistic architecture, bold spirituality combined with traditional architecture of Vietnam. In particular, the highlight of the temple is the statue of Duc Quan The Am with a height of 32m and a stupa 45m high. The majestic space and unique architecture will definitely make you admire when you see it with your own eyes.
Temple of the Emerald Buddha – Vinh Long
Truc Lam Phuong Nam Zen Monastery – Can Tho
Phuong Nam Truc Lam Zen Monastery is located in Nhon My hamlet, My Khanh commune, Phong Dien district, about 15 km from the center of Can Tho city. The architecture of Truc Lam Phuong Nam Zen Monastery has the main hall and the Ancestral Church built according to the Ly – Tran cultural architecture. Zen Monastery’s campus is balanced and harmoniously arranged such as: Quan Am Palace, Maitreya Palace (Thuy Ta), One Pillar Pagoda, … creating a quiet and relaxing scene for those who want to walk around.
Truc Lam Phuong Nam Zen Monastery – Can Tho
Ang Pagoda – Tra Vinh
Angko-rajaborey Pagoda, also known as Ang Pagoda, is located in Ward 8, Tra Vinh City. According to recorded history, this temple was built about 10 centuries ago, is one of the oldest pagodas in Tra Vinh. Experiencing many restorations and repairs, Ang Pagoda still retains its own beauty and soul of the Khmer people.
Ang Pagoda was built in a unique architectural style, in harmony with the natural landscape along with the art of decorative images, sharp scenery, typical of Khmer culture, bearing bold imprints and colors of culture. Angkor. In addition, in the temple grounds, there are ancient trees hundreds of years old, all of which have created a pure beauty, a fresh air that captivates visitors from all over the world when visiting the temple.
Ang Pagoda – Tra Vinh
Hang Pagoda – Tra Vinh
Hang Pagoda, known in Khmer as Kompong Chray, is located in cluster 3, Chau Thanh town, more than 5 km south of Tra Vinh city center, along Highway 54. Folk often call this cave pagoda because of the side gate. of the temple is built in the style of a dome that looks like a cave.
Hang Pagoda not only attracts visitors by its ancient beauty, but also by the uniqueness of the bird yard and fine art sculptures made by the skillful and talented hands of the monks and artisans of the house. Creative wonder temple.
Hang Pagoda – Tra Vinh
Bat Pagoda – Soc Trang
Bat Pagoda (or Ma Toc Pagoda, Mahatup Pagoda) located in Ward 3, Soc Trang City, is associated with a typical architectural complex of Khmer beliefs. Coming here, visitors can not only admire the unique and magnificent beauty of the 400-year-old pagoda, but also immerse themselves in the mysterious nature with flocks of bats hanging from the trees in the temple grounds. .
Bat Pagoda – Soc Trang
Kh’leang Pagoda – Soc Trang
Kh’Leang pagoda is located on Ton Duc Thang street, cluster 5, ward 6, city. Soc Trang is one of the ancient Khmer temples in the Southwest region built in the middle of the 16th century. The pagoda has a statue of Buddha sitting on a lotus 6.8 m high. The architectural style – sculpture of Kh’Leang Pagoda is not only pure Khmer but also shows the interference with Chinese – Vietnamese culture. The temple grounds are large, shady with ancient trees, most of which are jaggery trees, a species associated with the life and culture of the Khmer people. Coming here, visitors can enjoy the fresh air, learn about ancient Khmer books, legends about the origin of Soc Trang and admire the unique architecture of the pagoda.
Kh’leang Pagoda – Soc Trang
Temple of the Cup – Soc Trang
Chen Kieu Pagoda, also known as Sa Lon Pagoda, belongs to Dai Tam Commune, My Xuyen District, Soc Trang Province, located right on National Highway 1A, about 12 km from Soc Trang City in the direction of Bac Lieu. The distinctive feature of this temple is in the walls. Not evenly painted with cement, or tiled or painted like other temples. The wall of this temple is covered with pieces of cups, plates and crockery contributed by the people during the construction of the pagoda, which looks very fancy but very aesthetic.
Temple of the Cup – Soc Trang
Somrong Pagoda – Soc Trang
Bottom Vong Sa Som Rong Pagoda, also known by locals as Som Rong Pagoda, is located at 367 Ton Duc Thang, Ward 5, City. Soc Trang, Soc Trang province. The temple architecture is decorated with bright, colorful colors that are both modern and imbued with the traditional colors of the Khmer people. Especially in the temple premises, there is a stupa and a majestic and gracious statue of Buddha entering nirvana outdoors with a length of 63 meters, a height of 22.5 meters, placed about 28 meters above the ground.
Somrong Pagoda – Soc Trang
Buddhist Temple 2 – Soc Trang
Phat Hoc 2 Pagoda, also known as Quan Am Linh Ung Pagoda, is located in Ward 8, Soc Trang City, Soc Trang Province. Phat Hoc 2 Pagoda is famous because it does not burn votive paper all year round, has the largest area in Soc Trang province. The pagoda was built spaciously, many interesting landscapes were meticulously designed, full of sculptural art. This is a very interesting destination for Buddhists and tourists. Visiting the Buddhist Temple 2, visitors will see the statues of Shakyamuni Buddha, Tathagata Buddha, Maitreya Buddha, Guan Yin Buddha … designed in large format with unique pattern details. On the large pond arranged in the center of the pagoda, visitors can see the sacred bowl Nha boat as a typical highlight of the project.
Buddhist Temple 2 – Soc Trang
Quan Am Phat Dai – Mother Nam Hai – Bac Lieu
Quan Am Phat Dai – Mother Nam Hai is located in West Bank Hamlet, Nha Mat Ward, 8 km from Bac Lieu City. The statue of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara was built in 1973 and completed in early 1975. The statue is 11m high, standing majestically in the middle of an open space overlooking the East Sea. With soft, holy, blessed features. It gives visitors a feeling of warmth and peace when watching. Standing in front of the statue of Buddha burning incense and sincerely praying for good things for their families and relatives, visitors will find their souls at peace, serenity, all worries and sorrows like disappearing.
Quan Am Phat Dai – Mother Nam Hai – Bac Lieu
Xiem Can Pagoda – Bac Lieu
In Khmer, Xiem Can Pagoda means “deep river” (Kouphir Sakor Prekchrou) located about 7km southeast of Bac Lieu city, in Vinh Trach Dong commune, Ho Chi Minh City. Bac Lieu, Bac Lieu province. Not only is the center of religious activities, where the traditional cultural identity of the Khmer people is kept, Xiem Can Pagoda was also a revolutionary base during the war years. Over more than a century, Xiem Can Pagoda has been restored many times but has always maintained its majestic and majestic appearance with time. Currently, the pagoda still keeps a collection of ancient Khmer books written on leaves up to 70 pages thick.
Xiem Can Pagoda – Bac Lieu
Ghositaram Pagoda – Bac Lieu
Ghositaram Pagoda is located in Cu Lao Hamlet, Hung Hoi Commune, Vinh Loi District, Bac Lieu Province. Ghositaram Pagoda, also known as Cu Lao Pagoda, was built in 1860 on an area of 4 hectares, in front of the temple gate there is a row of soaring jaggery, a tree species associated with Khmer ethnic people. The whole building is built according to the traditional architecture of ancient Khmer Theravada Buddhism in harmony with modern architecture. The main hall of Ghositaram Pagoda is considered the largest in Vietnam. It took 10 years to complete the construction of the temple. As for the decorative pattern, artist Danh Sa Rinh took 4 years to complete.
Traveling to the West , going to the temple is not simply a wish, but it is also a moment for people to immerse themselves in the spiritual place, leaving behind many hardships in life. Going to the Buddha’s door, amidst the pure space, the smell of incense smoke, the color of the flower lights, each of us will feel our hearts become light and serene. With the image of the Buddha of compassion, the ten directions of the world can calm down, contact the goodness to correct themselves, restore good or live a better life.
Ton Thanh Pagoda – Long An
Ton Thanh Pagoda located in My Loc commune, Can Giuoc district, Long An province is a famous temple in history and literature. Ton Thanh Pagoda is well known for being associated with patriotic poet Nguyen Dinh Chieu who had time to stay at the temple from 1859 to 1861. Here, he composed the poem Van Sac Can Giuoc and completed Luc Van Tien’s immortal poetry is still handed down forever into the future.
Ton Thanh Pagoda
Visit Ton Thanh Pagoda, return to a famous land of Gia Dinh, light incense in front of the stupa of the high monk Vien Ngo and remember the poet Nguyen Dinh Chieu who used to be here to write the A masterpiece of literature, surely your visit will be very interesting and meaningful.
Sac Tu Tam Bao Pagoda – Rach Gia – Kien Giang
Sac Tu Tam Bao Pagoda is an ancient temple located on Su Thien An street in Rach Gia city, Kien Giang province that was recognized by the State as a national historical and cultural relic in 1998. The pagoda has an architectural style. The overall uniqueness, neat layout, harmonious combination of brick, wood and stone materials still retains the ancient architectural features and many precious Buddha statues. The pagoda was ordained by King Gia Long, also the place of activities of the Indochinese Communist Party of Rach Gia province before 1945. This place was born “Evolution Magazine”, one of the pioneering newspapers of the revolutionary movement. Vietnam. The pagoda is also one of the places to manufacture and hide weapons for the Cochinchina Uprising. The pagoda is considered the flagship for Buddhist activities in Kien Giang. Therefore, when it comes to the most typical Buddhist temples in Kien Giang province,
Temple of Sac Tu Tam Bao – Kien Giang
Phu Dung Pagoda – Ha Tien
Phu Dung Pagoda, also known as Phu Cu Pagoda, is located at the foot of Binh San Mountain, in Binh San Ward, Ha Tien City, Kien Giang Province. It is one of the ancient temples of the peaceful and poetic Ha Tien land, built by Governor Mac Thien Tich around the end of the 18th century for Ai Co Phu Cu early in the afternoon to meditate. Not only is it a spiritual tourist place, but it also attracts visitors by its quiet ancient beauty in harmony with nature and mysterious and sacred stories…
Phu Dung Pagoda – Ha Tien
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